Culture of Nantes. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

The city of Nantes is of great popularity among shopping addicts as the destination features numerous original stores and shopping centers, foods markets and consumer goods markets. The most …
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1. Travelers can get from the airport to the city center by bus running from 5. 30 till 23. 00. On weekdays the bus departs two times per hour and on weekends it departs once in an hour. The …
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Within a metropolitan area of Nantes, there is a picturesque and atmospheric village of Trentemoult interesting for its lovely colorful houses and restaurants, narrow winding streets, and wonderful gardens. The city also has several beautiful parks and gardens, each of which is worth a visit. One of these is Jardin des Plantes located next to the Railway Station (Gare de Nantes). In this garden, you can see many exotic flowers and medicinal plants. The route is built in such a way that visitors cannot miss anything interesting. A local “Bastion of Tranquility” is a Japanese garden with striking panoramic landscapes located on the isle of L'Île de Versailles. Parc du Grand Blottereau and Parc de la Gaudiniere are worth visiting too.

Fans of shopping will certainly not be bored in Nantes. Here, interesting stores and shopping centers can be found in almost every district. The most attractive shopping street is Rue …
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The city is located just two hours away from Paris and is considered the western capital of the country. The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany has always been considered the main symbol of …
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The city of Nantes situated at the mouth of the Loire River is a tourist destination worthy of being explored. Besides the fact that Nantes boasts of a great many attractions and a rich …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Nantes and surroundings
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What to visit during two-day excursion in Nantes
Cathedrale Saint Pierre Saint Paul
Where: Place Saint Pierre, Nantes; More info: Tram stop;
Where: Place Saint Pierre, Nantes; More info: Tram stop;
Tour Lu
Where: Quai Ferdinand Favre, Nantes; Telephone: +33 (0)240 12 14 34; Tickets: 2 Euros; More info: Tram stop;
Where: Quai Ferdinand Favre, Nantes; Telephone: +33 (0)240 12 14 34; Tickets: 2 Euros; More info: Tram stop;
Quartier Bouffay
Where: Quartier Bouffay, Nantes; Tickets: free; More info: Tram stop;
Where: Quartier Bouffay, Nantes; Tickets: free; More info: Tram stop;
Theatre Graslin
Where: Place Graslin, Nantes; Telephone: +33 (0)2 40 69 77 18; More info: Tram stop;
Where: Place Graslin, Nantes; Telephone: +33 (0)2 40 69 77 18; More info: Tram stop;
Musée des Beaux Arts
Where: 10, Rue Georges, Nantes; Telephone: +33 (0)251 17 45 00; Tickets: 3.10 Euros, concession 1.60 Euros; More info: Tram stop;
Where: 10, Rue Georges, Nantes; Telephone: +33 (0)251 17 45 00; Tickets: 3.10 Euros, concession 1.60 Euros; More info: Tram stop;
Musee Jules Verne
Where: 3, Rue de l’Hermitage, Nantes; Telephone: +33 (0)240 69 72 52; Tickets: 3 Euros, concession 1.50 Euros; More info: Tram stop;
Where: 3, Rue de l’Hermitage, Nantes; Telephone: +33 (0)240 69 72 52; Tickets: 3 Euros, concession 1.50 Euros; More info: Tram stop;
Planetarium
Where: 8, Rue des Acadiens, Nantes; Telephone: +33 (0)240 73 99 23; Tickets: 5 Euro, concession 2.50 Euros; More info: Tram stop;
Where: 8, Rue des Acadiens, Nantes; Telephone: +33 (0)240 73 99 23; Tickets: 5 Euro, concession 2.50 Euros; More info: Tram stop;
Jardin Des Plantes
Where: Rue Stanislas-Baudry, Nantes; More info: Tram stop;
Where: Rue Stanislas-Baudry, Nantes; More info: Tram stop;
Château des ducs de Bretagne
Where: 4, place Marc Elder, Nantes; Telephone: +33 (0)2 51 17 49 48 (from abroad) 0 811 46 46 44 (local rate call); More info: Tram stop duchesse anne;
Where: 4, place Marc Elder, Nantes; Telephone: +33 (0)2 51 17 49 48 (from abroad) 0 811 46 46 44 (local rate call); More info: Tram stop duchesse anne;
Machines de l’ile
Where: Les Chantiers - Bd Léon Bureau, Nantes; Telephone: 0810 12 12 25 (local call rates); More info: Tram stop;
Where: Les Chantiers - Bd Léon Bureau, Nantes; Telephone: 0810 12 12 25 (local call rates); More info: Tram stop;
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Art galleries in Nantes and around
♥ Art museum 'Musée des Beaux-Arts' Nantes, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée des Beaux-Arts' Nantes, 0.4 km from the center. On the map


Cathedrals and basilicas near Nantes
♥ Basilique Saint-Donatien et Saint-Rogatien, Nantes, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Saint-Louis-Marie-Grignon-de-Montfort, Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre, 57.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Moûtiers, 57.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Saint-Donatien et Saint-Rogatien, Nantes, 1.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilique Saint-Louis-Marie-Grignon-de-Montfort, Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre, 57.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Moûtiers, 57.8 km from the center. On the map


Photogallery of cultural heritage of Nantes
Landmarks of culture on Nantes map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

